Sugar Mill Elementary School

Posted: March 10, 2025

My daughter is in kindergarten. The student teacher ratio is not 10:1 as it says. It’s 32:1. It should be 16:1. I do not have an issue with my daughter’s teacher, but a class that size should have an assistant teacher as well. They are “too busy” so do not have snack time. My daughter complains about not being able to focus due to being hungry. Often not having enough time to eat at lunch. She is thin, but was never clinically underweight until recently. She eats breakfast and comes home ravenous wanting a full dinner the second she walks in the door. Pants that used to fit her now fall off of her. I will do work with her that she did in school and had all incorrect answers. At home, she knows it. Maybe it’s because she isn’t starving so can focus. They released my at the time 5 yr old to my then boyfriend whom they did not know, nor ask for his ID. Another friend was also shocked that they didn’t ask her any questions. However, one time they wouldn’t release my daughter to my friend whom I called ahead and gave her full name and that she would be picking up my daughter. The campus smells like cigarettes at pickup time so it’s fun holding my breath to not puke from that at an elementary school. We lost our closest family member. A month later she got flu A. I received a letter home about her missing 5 days in 30 calendar days, which I called every single time. She had an ear infection. I made her eat breakfast with her antibiotic. As I was driving around from urgent care to her pediatrician to get notes for those days, I got a call that she threw up and couldn’t return to class at 10:00am, but otherwise felt fine. She had a little breakfast but at 7am it’s hard to get her to eat a lot. She vomited from the antibiotic. Had she had snack time, she wouldn’t have vomited, and I wouldn’t have gotten what feels like penalized for her missing more school. The parent portal login never works and I’ve heard that from a lot of parents. I’ve called for a meeting about her missing school, but rather than calling me back I get another letter in the mail. Not a fan of this principle at all. The crossing guards are always nice and make sure to not let another kid die. Ms.Piazza is a good teacher and responds quickly to emails. To the school nurse, a scrape on the knee is a bigger deal than head lice. It is beyond chaotic there. She is not returning next year and I may opt for home schooling the remainder of the year.

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Posted: December 16, 2024

So my granddaughter had a heart issue during pe class and no nurse today at this school. I'm sorry this is not acceptable who is taking care if any child with a need. I will not send my child to school until I get the ok. But issues of child safety is ongoing here my granddaughter should have been escorted to a nurse which wasn't available and no pe teacher made sure she even got to a nurse or past out somewhere in a bathroom or to the nurse which wasn't there is pathetic .this school has no child interest at all I can't even believe I have to bring her here every morning. I am going to news they didn't even have a nurse today and she was In the er. Again another safety issue ok she wasn't killed outside in a crosswalk but no nurse and she had a heart issue no respect or trust in this school who doesn't have a nurse for students when school is in session? Again this will be In news and addressed

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Posted: August 8, 2019

Homework is always fair and time complacent. And teachers are very willing to work with you,if your child is struggling with it at any point.

Posted: August 8, 2019

With 4 children that have gone through this school, I've had a chance to meet many of the teachers and staff. Almost all are exceptional. I wouldn't send my child to anyone else.

Posted: August 8, 2019

They teach kindness here as well as academics!

Posted: August 8, 2019

Dr. Speidel is amazing. Her first priority is your child, from safety to education. We are so lucky to have her. And she listens to the parents and gives them a voice.

Posted: August 8, 2019

I have had 2 children on IEP's and both have grown so much here.

Posted: August 8, 2019

They don't tolerate it. They encourage all to be kind and get along. They teach this constantly.

Posted: August 8, 2019

Extremely pleased and happy with my children and the education they receive here.

Posted: January 27, 2014

My daughter go there in kindergarten and she 5 like all kids in kindergarten ,but teacher think they are older then 5..not happy at all. Wish i can go difference school and never put my daughter thru this experience.

Posted: August 11, 2013

My child has attended Sugar Mill Elementary since 2012 beginning in the summer for VPK, transitioned into Kindergarten, and now a first grader. His kindergarten year was a complete success. His teacher always communicated with me about my child and I made efforts to continue education with him at home. The administration is very involved with the students, they make sure there is a resolution to all problems. After school pick up, children have various locations for pick up YMCA, BUS PICK UP, PARENT PICKUP, and bikers and walkers, etc. . . Each pick up area has administration watching the area and children must notify administration before leaving the school. I also have a cousin who attends school here as well and he was a second grader now going to third grade, he was put in after school tutoring for reading by his teacher, she recognized a problem and brought forth solution. I love the staff and the parents that actually get involved with their students to be sure they are making the best of themselves academically. BRAVO to the NEW SCHOOL YEAR!! YAYAY!! for 2013

Posted: February 8, 2013

My kindergarten son is having a great year at Sugar Mill. The administration and teachers are both highly skilled and dedicated to the academic, social and emotional well being of students. Communication is outstanding. How do we thank them?

Posted: January 14, 2013

My daughter has been at SugarMill since kindergarten and is now in 5th grade. I love this school and I am sad because at the end of this year it will be her last. My hat goes off to the Pricipal and all the Teachers and PTA members. It really does takes a village to raise a child and I am greatful she had the oppourtunity to attend Sugarmill. Teachers are a big influence on our children just like parents. I truly believe we all try to lead by exzample because after all our children are our future and we all have to work together.

Posted: September 17, 2011

MMy daughter has entered her second year at SME as a first grader. So far so good although last year was a nightmare! As a kindergartner she would take the bus daily to school and after about 2 weeks we were notified that she was showing up late to class although her bus was listed as arriving on time. I met with the principal since NO ONE could seem to locate our daughters where abouts for a 30 minute time span. Well the principal did NOTHING to address the issue, didn't even receive an update phone call. Its a bit concerning that a 5 year old was unsupervised on school campus. Needless to say we discovered what was going on but it took us as the parents to "spy" on her once she arrived at school The bus system is also horrific. They dropped our daughter off at the wrong spot once and drove by her pick up twice. Regardless of all this the teachers are outstanding. Mrs. Gresham was fabulous and Mrs.Marshall really inspires the kids to want to learn. Recommended for the teachers but the administration and bus system are very concerning!

Posted: May 9, 2011

Are you kidding me??? Mrs. Marshall should not be teaching children period! Perhaps you should have visited the classroom!